Emissions

For many automotive specialty-equipment manufacturers, emissions certification is an essential step in developing and bringing new performance or engine-related products to market. In fact, emissions compliance is a legal requirement. It is illegal under both California and federal law to sell products that could impact emissions. However, parts makers can comply with these laws by proving that their products do not increase emissions and have been certified through the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Executive Order (E.O.) process. While this can seem expensive and confusing, especially to small manufacturers and industry newcomers, the SEMA Garage’s cutting-edge Emissions Compliance Center is here to help make the process easy and affordable.

About this product:

Working on behalf of California enthusiasts of specialty vehicles
(street rods, custom vehicles, kit cars and replicas) and in
cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Bureau of Automotive Repair, the Air Resources Board and the attorney general’s office, SEMA
has resolved a complex and threatening issue to this market segment and
the industry it serves. “This breakthrough procedure allows owners of
certain specially constructed vehicles (SCVs) to avoid the pitfalls of
a previously muddy process for legally registering and titling such
vehicles in California,” said Steve McDonald, SEMA vice president of
government affairs. “Under this process, vehicle owners can avoid a
situation that could have led to confiscated SCVs and law enforcement
action. Further, the program now permits these vehicles to demonstrate
state emissions-compliance requirements.”